Is it normal...

Had my first lot of blood and urine tests on the 17th and all readings were very low. Doctor said the results were typical of someone only 2 weeks (rather than the 4 we calculated) and is also typical of someone with an ectopic pregancy, he wouldnt tell me my hcg score and made me take another round of blood and urine tests yesterday. Results came back in today but the receptionist said the doctors never read results over the phone and I have to make an appointment, but due to the long weekend that means I have to wait until Tuesday.

Is it normal practice for doctors to not give you your hcg score and not give you your results over the phone?

Also whats the earliest you can have a scan as I asked for one (as surely if he thinks it ectopic I should have one) and he said there is no point doing a scan until Im 7 weeks?

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Reading other posts on here, it seems quite normal for dates to be off by quite a bit, so maybe you just ovulated later than you thought?

Also, my doctor does give results over the phone, his receptionist confirmed my pregnancy both times lol! But it's probably at their discretion what they want to do. I'm sure some do and some don't. She also didn't tell me what my HCG level was, just gave me the date is corresponded to eg. 4-5 weeks pregnant.

Whatever happens, wishing you all the best. Try not to stress too much over the weekend even though it's hard. Good luck! Let us know how you go!

I'd try ringing the surgery and asking to speak to the doctor. Mine gave me my hcg results over the phone - although he just said it was within the 6-7 week range. If you want the exact figure I don't see how they can withhold it from you - it is your blood test result. Waiting until 7 weeks for a scan is a good idea as you should see bubs hb by then - so less stressful than going and seeing nothing because its too soon. As long as you don't have cramping or pain or bleeding I'd just try to enjoy the long weekend.

It pissed me off too BaileyLynn lol. I asked to speak to the doctor Bobths but the receptionist just said no and that she will make an appointment for me next week. I then tried to explain to her why I wanted the results and was there anyone there who could look at them for me and tell me but she just said no and repeated her statement about making an appointment. Its both my blood test and urine result. Looks like Im just going to have to wait and distract myself with various Australia Day activities until my appointment next week. Im very cross that the doctor would tell me he thinks it might be an ectopic when he isnt sure and isnt going to call me with the results straight away. He doesnt have kids so he obviously has no clue about the pain we women go through waiting for stupid doctors to get back to us with what is the most important information in the world to us Grrr.

I asked to speak to the doctor and the receptionist told me no as well and I was so enraged I showed up at the clinic 10 minutes later demanding my results very loud and very publicly. Needless to say, I spoke to my doctor and left with a written copy of my results.

Hi, I work for a company who manages a lot of GP surgeries around Australia and it is policy we are nit allowed to released test results over the phone :-(
Can be very difficult at times.
So, yes it us normal but I wouldn't have a lot of faith in a Dr who suspects an ectopic pregnancy but fails to refer for US to assess the location/viability of the pregnancy. If you have an pain or bleeding Id head to ED.

Thanks bump2bub and baileylynn if my DH didn't have the car I would have jumped in the car and fronted up too! I thought it might have been protocol for them not to tell you over phone but you freak out when they tell you you have to make an appointment. The receptionist needs to work on her people skills. Have made an appointment to see Dr at 9.10am on Tuesday so just have to wait x thank you all for your help xxx

I have spoken to my doctor twice on the phone about hcg levels. The second time the receptionist said she couldn't put me on and I told her I spoke to her( my doctor) on the phone the other day. The doctor also rang me as well.
If you let your doctor know how anxious you are they might let you phone up, or even phone you. Hope all goes well for you!

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